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Panasonic 3D1 vs Sony NEX-7

Portability
93
Imaging
36
Features
36
Overall
36
Panasonic Lumix DMC-3D1 front
 
Sony Alpha NEX-7 front
Portability
84
Imaging
63
Features
71
Overall
66

Panasonic 3D1 vs Sony NEX-7 Key Specs

Panasonic 3D1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-100mm (F3.9-5.7) lens
  • 193g - 108 x 58 x 24mm
  • Introduced November 2011
Sony NEX-7
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 16000
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 400g - 120 x 67 x 43mm
  • Released December 2011
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Panasonic 3D1 vs Sony NEX-7 Overview

Following is a complete overview of the Panasonic 3D1 and Sony NEX-7, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by companies Panasonic and Sony. There is a big difference among the image resolutions of the 3D1 (12MP) and NEX-7 (24MP) and the 3D1 (1/2.3") and NEX-7 (APS-C) use different sensor dimensions.

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The 3D1 was manufactured about the same time to the NEX-7 so they are of a similar generation. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic 3D1 being a Compact camera and the Sony NEX-7 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before going straight into a detailed comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the 3D1 grades versus the NEX-7 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic 3D1 over the Sony NEX-7

 3D1 NEX-7 
Display sizing3.5"3"Larger display (+0.5")
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony NEX-7 over the Panasonic 3D1

 NEX-7 3D1 
Manually focus More accurate focusing
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution921k460kCrisper display (+461k dot)

Common features in the Panasonic 3D1 and Sony NEX-7

 3D1 NEX-7 
ReleasedNovember 2011December 2011Same generation
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen

Panasonic 3D1 vs Sony NEX-7 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is intending to carry around your camera often, you will want to factor in its weight and measurements. The Panasonic 3D1 comes with outer measurements of 108mm x 58mm x 24mm (4.3" x 2.3" x 0.9") along with a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs) and the Sony NEX-7 has proportions of 120mm x 67mm x 43mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.7") along with a weight of 400 grams (0.88 lbs).

Contrast the Panasonic 3D1 and Sony NEX-7 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you use at that time. Following is the front view scale comparison of the 3D1 compared to the NEX-7.

Panasonic 3D1 vs Sony NEX-7 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the 3D1 and NEX-7 is 93 and 84 respectively.

Panasonic 3D1 vs Sony NEX-7 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic 3D1 vs Sony NEX-7 Sensor Comparison

Generally, its difficult to picture the gap in sensor sizes purely by viewing specifications. The pic underneath may give you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the 3D1 and NEX-7.

To sum up, both cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The 3D1 because of its smaller sensor is going to make getting bokeh harder and the Sony NEX-7 will result in more detail due to its extra 12 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop pics far more aggressively.

Panasonic 3D1 vs Sony NEX-7 sensor size comparison

Panasonic 3D1 vs Sony NEX-7 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic 3D1 vs Sony NEX-7 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic 3D1 Portrait photography advice
Sony NEX-7 Portrait photography advice
27
includes face detection focus
no manual focus
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
77
you can focus manually
good resolution (24 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
features face detect autofocus
delivers RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Panasonic 3D1 Street photography factors
Sony NEX-7 Street photography factors
61
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides touch focus
screen is fixed
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
76
screen tilts up and down
nice sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic 3D1 as a Sports photography camera
Sony NEX-7 as a Sports photography camera
30
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes tracking autofocus
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,300s)
no shutter priority
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
terrible battery (200 CIPA)
lacks phase detect auto focus
61
good resolution (24 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
good battery life (430 shots)
no image stabilization
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic 3D1 Travel photography advice
Sony NEX-7 Travel photography advice
59
provides touch focus
built-in flash
really wide (25mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
terrible battery (200 CIPA)
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
70
good battery life (430 shots)
good resolution (24 megapixels)
has built in flash
no Time Lapse function
display is not selfie friendly
Photography Glossary

Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Panasonic 3D1
Landscape photography with Sony NEX-7
36
really wide (25mm)
lovely big screen (3.5 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
no manual exposure
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
terrible battery (200 shots)
doesn't have Timelapse function
72
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Sony E mount)
nice screen size (3 inch)
good resolution (24 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
good battery life (430 per charge)
no image stabilization
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic 3D1 Vlogging highlights
Sony NEX-7 Vlogging highlights
34
really wide (25mm)
touch screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
doesn't have external microphone support
35
features face detect autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
includes mic jack
display is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
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Panasonic 3D1 vs Sony NEX-7 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic 3D1 and Sony NEX-7
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-3D1Sony Alpha NEX-7
General Information
Make Panasonic Sony
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-3D1 Sony Alpha NEX-7
Class Small Sensor Compact Advanced Mirrorless
Introduced 2011-11-07 2011-12-13
Body design Compact Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Bionz
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 24 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 6000 x 4000
Highest native ISO 6400 16000
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points 23 25
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens Sony E
Lens zoom range 25-100mm (4.0x) -
Max aperture f/3.9-5.7 -
Macro focusing distance 5cm -
Total lenses - 121
Focal length multiplier 5.8 1.5
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Tilting
Display sizing 3.5 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 460k dot 921k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display technology TFT Full Touch Screen with AR coating -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.73x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60 seconds 30 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/1300 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed - 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.50 m 6.00 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in, Wireless
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash sync - 1/160 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60, 24 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, AVCHD, Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 193 grams (0.43 pounds) 400 grams (0.88 pounds)
Dimensions 108 x 58 x 24mm (4.3" x 2.3" x 0.9") 120 x 67 x 43mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 81
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 24.1
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 13.4
DXO Low light rating not tested 1016
Other
Battery life 200 photos 430 photos
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID - NPFW50
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10sec (3 or 5 images))
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots Single Single
Retail cost $670 $699